I intend to use this outdoors on a Camp Chef stove. Can it be manuvered easily with a pair of aluminum tongs? Will the tongs harm the coating?
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I bought mine to use on our gas stove to help even out the temps for simmering. This is an excellent product & I think it is light enough to lift & move with tongs (I got the smaller size). I just let mine cool down before moving it. The finish/coating? not sure about that but (it's like a solid disk) is rugged, not any cheap enamel or anything which would chip or peel off.... hope this helps. I would buy this for camp type cooking !!
30551
I don't know since I just use it on my ceramic cooktop. This works well for me but I don't grab it when it's hot with any metal tools.
30552
If you can get a grip on it it's pretty easy to move. I push it around the top of my stove with a big spatula or tongs, myself to move it from burner to burner. It's a pretty hardy little item. A few of my family members have purchased one after seeing us use ours.
1102544
I have used it for searing and with normal use often. The coating has not come off. I think it's a great product!
439479
The literature for Anodized cookware says you can use metal utensils. But I have found that the anodized coatingwill scratch and then become a *sticky* spot for certain foods. I use these *awesome* pans to cook omelettes as a vital part of my catering business...so they can't stick. After hundreds of uses over the last 12 months thesepans remain stick-free, both inside and outside...but I choose to use only non-metal utensils. I have 8 more pansas back-up, but only pulled 2 that got scratched over this last year.
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No, metal will scratch and ruin the coating. Use teflon or silicone-coated utensils which are widely available.
508351
I would not recommend this griddle for use on a campfire. Being how it is aluminum the excess and uneven heat that a campfire produces would, in all likelihood, permanently warp the griddle. Also, excess heat will cause the nonstick coating to separate from the griddle. For camping best go with a cast iron griddle or make one from relatively thick plate steel. Weld horseshoes on the ends for handles to complete the outdoors character.
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We used the two smaller pans over fire on a backpacking trip this last summer, you do need to be careful not to get any flames or to much heat near the rubber coated handles. The outside of the pans did discolor after using them over flames, but did not seem to cause any damage.
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I'm not 100% sure, but the plug in the handle is silicone so that should be fine. I'm not sure what the coating is made of. It's just a thin clear coat. The pan in general is an absolute tank so even if the coating was somehow damaged it certainly wouldn't affect the performance.
2097356
It seems a little heavy for aluminum, but I'm not sure. I don't think it's Teflon but the non stick coating is very thin. Having said that, it's a good little product that does its Job. Just handle with a little care when cleaning.
792500
been using it for the last three months and have not had any trouble with the coating, do not run too hot for food tho.. cook slow and not fast.. the food can stick when too hot.... makes great omlets for two.
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We used ours with our Coleman single burner, didn't have any problems with the coating coming off at all on our entire trip and must have been used at least 8-10 times. Perhaps we didn't have the heat up as high as the other people? But we did heat all our food through and made coffee (we forgot the kettle!) and heated beans - we certainly didn't want any of the things we heated to be anywhere near 300 degrees though. We also put one of the pans over an actual firepit fire on a cooking grill thing with fold out legs - worked great on that too. All I can say is we're still using ours and it looks fine to me. We used ours with our Coleman single burner, didn't have any problems with the coating coming off at all on our entire trip and must have been used at least 8-10 times. Perhaps we didn't have the heat up as high as the other people? But we did heat all our food through and made coffee (we forgot the kettle!) and heated beans - we certainly didn't want any of the things we heated to be anywhere near 300 degrees though. We also put one of the pans over an actual firepit fire on a cooking grill thing with fold out legs - worked great on that too. All I can say is we're still using ours and it... » Read More We used ours with our Coleman single burner, didn't have any problems with the coating coming off at all on our entire trip and must have been used at least 8-10 times. Perhaps we didn't have the heat up as high as the other people? But we did heat all our food through and made coffee (we forgot the kettle!) and heated beans - we certainly didn't want any of the things we heated to be anywhere near 300 degrees though. We also put one of the pans over an actual firepit fire on a cooking grill thing with fold out legs - worked great on that too. All I can say is we're still using ours and it looks fine to me. « Show Less
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I wouldn't. We try not to,but we do occasionally,with no repercussions. I'd like my cookware to last so I take care of it by using plastic or wooden utensils. They do make great utensils that are safe for this surface. Enjoy your cooking&#127859;&#127859;&#127859;.
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I have cooked with pots, pans, and cast iron skillets on the grill portion with no issues. You want to be careful to no scrape the non-stick coating off the grill by sliding the pots and pans around. That is the only drawback I can see so far.
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No. Metal utensils will damage the coating. Although, with the way it already sticks maybe scraping it off may improve it (kidding).
33289
We have been using the TeChef for more than a year now with no complaints whatsoever. My wife uses it almost daily for top of stove cooking. No problem at all with the coating. Just be sensible with the utensils you use with it. We like silicone spatulas.
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I'm sorry. I bought it as a gift for my daughter, so it isn't here with me. I did use it at her apartment, and I can say it's big (so it can get heavy, but the two handles makes it easy to lift), and it works well. You don't need dangerous non-stick coatings - the tri-ply was great even for pancakes. (Follow the directions for heating.)
435320
Yes I have this wok, I have the steel wok and I love it, I have used it as a mixing bowl and a steamer as well, when I cook in it I NEVER use any soap to clean it, I wait for it to cool a bit and wipe it out with a towel and put a light coat of oil on it until next time. it takes a few uses and the inside will blacken, that is good that is carbon building up, that is what you want, as the carbon acts as the no stick surface that you want. I never scrape at the carbon or use soap. soon it will be built up and you'll have a real cooking tool. I give this wok 5 stars. I do not know anything about the Aluminum one, but I figure it will never be non stick, the same with Stainless steel they can never cure the way carbon steel does, I hope this helps you.
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No. It will mess up the coating. I use wooden spoon or silicone spatula when I'm cooking with Orgreenic. I had high expectation os this brand, but honestly, they are just like all other non-stick pans that get dull in a short time. Then frying becomes sticky after a while. If you don't want to bother reseasoning pans, try the glass stove top brands like this: http://goo.gl/7AqNRx or this: http://goo.gl/jzxMCC . They are much healthier and easier to maintain. You can use metal utensils with it too. Once the non-stick pans lose the coating, that's when cooking becomes unhealthy so I will stick to stovetop glass cookware. Specifically the amber glass ones. They last a long time. Hope this helps. No. It will mess up the coating. I use wooden spoon or silicone spatula when I'm cooking with Orgreenic. I had high expectation os this brand, but honestly, they are just like all other non-stick pans that get dull in a short time. Then frying becomes sticky after a while. If you don't want to bother reseasoning pans, try the glass stove top brands like this: http://goo.gl/7AqNRx or this: http://goo.gl/jzxMCC . They are much healthier and easier to maintain. You can use metal utensils with it too. Once the non-stick pans lose the coating, that's when cooking becomes unhealthy so I will... » Read More No. It will mess up the coating. I use wooden spoon or silicone spatula when I'm cooking with Orgreenic. I had high expectation os this brand, but honestly, they are just like all other non-stick pans that get dull in a short time. Then frying becomes sticky after a while. If you don't want to bother reseasoning pans, try the glass stove top brands like this: http://goo.gl/7AqNRx or this: http://goo.gl/jzxMCC . They are much healthier and easier to maintain. You can use metal utensils with it too. Once the non-stick pans lose the coating, that's when cooking becomes unhealthy so I will stick to stovetop glass cookware. Specifically the amber glass ones. They last a long time. Hope this helps. « Show Less